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Kimberley Process Chair Denies Zimbabwe CommentsRob Bates, Senior Editor, September 1, 2009
Bernhard Esau now denying comments attributed to him that Zimbabwe would not be suspended from the process.
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World Diamond Council Calls for Action on ZimbabweJCK Staff, August 26, 2009
The WDC called for action from governments in the Kimberley Process to resolve issues surrounding the Marange alluvial diamond fields in Zimbabwe.
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KP Not Suspending ZimbabweJCK Staff, August 25, 2009
Zimbabwe will not face suspension from the Kimberley Process, despite the alleged ongoing human rights abuses at the Chiadzwa diamond fields
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Partnership Africa Canada Supports Zimbabwe SuspensionBy JCK Online Staff, August 4, 2009Partnership Africa Canada announced Monday that it agrees with the recommendations to suspend Zimbabwe from the Kimberley Process More
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Gem Pricing ReportBy JCK Online Staff, August 1, 2009Consumers remain cautious on rising credit cardrates and shrinking credit lines. Lack of consumer credit is no longer an issue only for higher-risk applicants and remainsa significant obstacle to recovery. But retailers report that engagement and anniversary gift giving remains active. Price points, however, are considerably lower than in years past. More
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Global Witness Backs Calls for Halt to Zimbabwe Diamond TradeBy JCK Online Staff, July 31, 2009Global Witness, a NGO active on the conflict diamond issue, backed calls for the suspension of Zimbabwe from the Kimberley Process. More
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CIBJO Leader Addresses Corporate Social ResponsibilityBy JCK Online Staff, June 24, 2009CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri addressed Corporate Social Responsibility issues with students in Paris this month. More
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JFC to Donate $1.75M to Children's CharitiesBy JCK Online Staff, June 10, 2009At the Jewelers for Children’s (JFC) 11th Annual Facets of Hope event in Las Vegas during the JCK Show, the gem and jewelry industry’s charity announced the group’s intention to donate $1.75 million to their charity partners in the year ahead. More
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Africa Comes to the OscarsBy Rob Bates, Senior Editor, May 1, 2009The week before the Academy Awards, the Diamond Information Center usually hosts a lavish suite celebrating diamond jewelry. But this year, it worried that wouldn't feel right. Given the worldwide economic downturn, DIC thought a lot of flash would be out of step with the prevailing mood. So the organization decided on an approach that would target the conscience as much as the desire for glitz. More
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JFC Raises Nearly $50,000 at AGS ConclaveBy JCK Online Staff, April 13, 2009Attendees of American Gem Society Conclave, held April 1-4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, supported Jewelers For Children fundraising efforts through the donation and purchase of goods via live and silent auctions to the tune of nearly $50,000. More
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‘Leaves of Change’ Charity ProgramBy JCK Online Staff, April 8, 2009The World Gold Council will unveil the Leaves of Change collection of celebrity designed leaf-motif gold jewelry on April 20. More
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WFDB Clarifies Trade Warning With ZambiaBy JCK Online Staff, April 2, 2009The World Federation of Diamond Bourses has clarified its warning not to trade in conflict diamonds from Zimbabwe. In an updated statement issued Friday, the federation said the warning pertains in particular to diamonds originating from the Marange deposits. More
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Montblanc Mother’s Day Necklace Supports JFCBy JCK Online Staff, March 30, 2009Montblanc has created a special edition necklace to commemorate Mother’s Day. The “Montblanc Precious Heart” necklace features a heart pendant embellished with the outline of Montblanc’s iconic star pattern and a brilliant, full-cut diamond placed on a sterling silver chain. More
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D.E.F. Elects Co-PresidentsBy JCK Online Staff, March 27, 2009The Diamond Empowerment Fund has elected two new board co-presidents: Neal Goldberg, Zale Corp. CEO, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, president/CEO of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network. More
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Fundraiser for JFC at AGS ConclaveBy JCK Online Staff, March 26, 2009Fruchtman Marketing will sponsor an interactive fundraising opportunity for American Gem Society Conclave attendees, April 1 – 4, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Conclave attendees are invited to “Pop-a-Shot” using an arcade-style basketball game; each basket earns $1 for Jewelers For Children. More
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Rapaport Presentation and Fair Trade EventBy JCK Online Staff, March 20, 2009Martin Rapaport will present, “New Realities in the Diamond Industry,” which will address the impact of the global economic crisis on the diamond and jewelry trade at BASELWORLD. More
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JFC to Celebrate ‘Children’s Day’ at JCK Las VegasBy JCK Online Staff, March 19, 2009Jewelers for Children will hold its 11th Annual Facets of Hope celebration on Sunday May 31, during JCK Las Vegas and will celebrate the first JFC Children’s Day. More
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Celebrity Fundraiser Raises $5,000By JCK Online Staff, March 18, 2009Diamonds For A Cure said it will make a $5,000 donation Stand Up To Cancer based on the fundraising results of its pre-Oscar promotion. More
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RJC Amends Diamond DefinitionBy JCK Online Staff, March 17, 2009The Responsible Jewellery Council said Tuesday it has amendment its definition of "diamond" and renamed its mining membership category to diamond and/or gold producer. More
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NY State Jewelers to Celebrate 100 YearsBy JCK Online Staff, March 5, 2009The New York State Jewelers Association, founded in 1909 to foster, promote, and protect the welfare of jewelers in the state, will host its Centennial Anniversary celebration with a gala dinner on Saturday, July 25, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. More
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